Illustration I de
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Illustration II

1. Solid line at begin-
ning of activity.

2. Dotted line at end
of exhalation.

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Solid line at beginning of activity.
Dotted line at end of exhalation.

 

Description: Take prone position with the "small"

of the back flat against the floor and the back of
the neck as near the floor as possible ("bull-neck"
position). Inhale deeply, retaining the original
position. Exhale slowly as if blowing through a
straw. While exhaling, keep the chest fixed 1m the
original position forcing the air out by retracting
the lower abdominal muscles. To retain the position
of the chest and lower back, keep one hand on the
chest and the other at the point where the small of
the back comes in contact with the floor (see Illustra-
tion I). Later, the exercise can be done by leaning
against the wall, the heels a few inches out from the
wall base {see Illustration II). After the individual
gets "control" he will be able to execute the exercise
without wall or floor support. This is an exceptionally
good exercise in het it emphasizes a coordination of
all the important muscles used in posture control.

In addition to the three variations of

the exercise shown in Illustration I, it is deemed